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Webster Students In Paris Are Safe After Visiting Notre Dame Cathedral
Students studying abroad from Bartlett High School are all confirmed safe this afternoon after flames broke out at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Webster Superintendent of Schools Ruthann Goguen tells THE LAKE 940, “I spoke with our chaperone Mrs. Melinda Doherty and she confirmed everyone is safe.” Superintendent Goguen says that the students did…
Read MoreWebster Voter Registration Ends On April 16th
Webster residents who plan to vote in the May 6th election will have until Tuesday, April 16th to register. You can sign up online at the Secretary of State’s website, or at the town clerk’s office located in Webster Town Hall at 350 Main Street. In 2019, voters will choose to fill 2 seats on…
Read MoreWest Main Street In Dudley Re-opened, Power Restored
On Sunday morning a tree fell on power lines on West Main Street near Rite Aid causing Dudley Police to close the road to through traffic at this time. National Grid crews are en route to restore power to approximately 200 customers. Currently, West Main Street is closed between Williams Street and Schofield Avenue. Power…
Read MoreSturbridge Police Searching For Car Stereo Shoplifter
Sturbridge Police are looking for help from the public to identify the suspect in the above photo. Police say the unidentified male was seen concealing 2 car stereos in a plastic tote container and exiting WalMart without paying on April 7th. The items were valued over $600, and any information on the man’s identity or…
Read MoreWebster Police K-9 Helps Track Down Burglary Suspect In Dudley
During an overnight patrol of town on Thursday, April 11th, Dudley Police spotted a 2013 Mercedes parked on Laura Way near the Southbridge town line. After checking details on the license plate, the car was determined to be reported stolen from Charlton. The officer found the vehicle to still be warm, suggesting it may have…
Read MoreDriver Falls Asleep, Crashes On Central Turnpike In Sutton
At 7:30PM on Wednesday evening, Sutton Police announced they responded to a single vehicle crash on Central Turnpike just over the Oxford line. Police say the driver of the Subaru reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing the car to cross over the center line and hit a utility pole and a stone wall. No…
Read MoreSutton Police Warning Students Who Speed After School
We can all remember watching the clock ticking until the final bell of the school day, but once you ran off from the classroom to your car, there should be no rush to get home. Sutton Police have increased their patrols around the area of Sutton High School after several complaints have been filed. In…
Read More2 Injured In Truck Crash On Route 395 Ramp In Oxford
The exit 4 off-ramp from Route 395 to Sutton Avenue was blocked to traffic on Friday afternoon due to a serious truck crash. Oxford Police and Fire-EMS were called to the scene and transported 2 people to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. The ramp has since re-opened to traffic. More photos of the crash are…
Read MoreTruck Hits Overpass On Lackey Dam Road In Uxbridge
A tractor trailer truck struck an overpass on Lackey Dam Road in Uxbridge on Friday morning. The crash happened around 5AM when it hit the bridge for Route 146, causing the truck to roll over. The driver of the truck was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Crews on the scene were also…
Read MoreCrews Work To Extinguish Late Night Brush Fire In Oxford
At 11:30PM on Wednesday evening, crews from Oxford’s Fire Department were called to a brush fire on Sutton Avenue. The blaze spread quickly due to heavy winds at the time. Additional crews were called in to bring an extra 2,500 gallons of water to extinguish the flames. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2283834251638113&id=599038956784326
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